Is kitesurfing safe?
Kitesurfing is a dangerous sport, more dangerous compared to other “safer” sports such as windsurfing. In kitesurfing or any other forms of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously. Make sure you follow the safety guidelines at http://www.KitesurfingSchool.org/safety.htm and always use a dead-man safety release system.
Kitesurfing can be done in a safe way and it is relatively a very safe sport. There have been a few known fatal accidents while kitesurfing so for kitesurfing or any other disciplines of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously. Make sure you follow the safety guidelines at www.KitesurfingSchool.org/safety.htm and always use a safety release system.
Kitesurfing is not as dangerous as some other sports such as hang gliding; however, kitesurfing is more dangerous compared to other “safer” sports such as windsurfing. In kitesurfing or any other forms of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously. Make sure you follow the safety guidelines at http://www.KitesurfingSchool.org/safety.htm and always use a dead-man safety release system.
